I had one and a half weeks to clear her flat before the new tenants moved in. During the rush and shock of it all I felt a deep need to photograph My Mum’s Belongings.
How much do your physical belongings reflect your inner world? People make up their own interpretations and this is what I have been doing. I first photographed some of my Mums nighties back in 2015, they were my Mums daily uniform and are now part of the bigger body of work including collections of watches, carefully folded carrier bags and fans.
The physical act of placing these loved items in front of my camera is helping me to process the feelings I have no words for, and to see her as a whole person other than the relationship I had with her as her daughter. I’m still on this journey, any feedback through DM’s emails or texts are really welcome – l0vE to you all Moose x
I love these pictures Moose
This is so moving and beautiful; the emptiness of the items and simultaneous implicit fullness of a life lived richly, the beauty of the quotidien and the human, and the love we feel for those lost–it’s all there in your visual meditations. Sending peace to you x
This is such a kind and thought provoking comment Nicola, thank you for your constant support.
Your writing is always so insightful xx Moose
You have put so much love into these photos Moose. There is something quite ethereal about the nightdresses hanging up in the window, the way the light shines through x
Really special Moose – the objects and possesssions give an intimate insight into your mum’s journey through life. They have a tranquility and stillness, trapped in time. xxx
So Beautiful
I agree with each of the comments about this series of photographs. And I will add that making them can be like medicine for you. There is healing in the process – seeing, making, holding on, letting go. This collection is a beautiful photo essay, a visual story and really a page out of your mother’s diary. So beautiful and deeply moving – and above all else, sincere.
A lovely portrayal of your Mum’s collection’s and insight into her life.
You captured the spirit of her style.
Everything looks so pretty and in a perfect light..
Very beutiful thing to do moose full of emotion and love, very moving xx
Moose, those pictures are so evocative. Made me tearful. Wish I had some words but for once, I’m stuck for them. Hope this project helps with the process. xxx
Hi,
I have being trying to find you since forever and then I fell upon your website and the photo of your parents that I used to see in your home when we were growing up. So sorry to hear about your sad loss and yet the images are beautifully captured. You were amazingly talented as a girl and so pleased to see that it has continued. Very well done.
A proud old friend.